Operation: Dream Wedding is in full effect! The Willow Room has teamed up with McMillen Photography, Lethal DJ Services, Bettis Floral Event Design, and Bethel Bakery to make one military couple’s wedding dreams come true with a FREE all-inclusive wedding package!

To enter, make a five-minute video telling us all about your love story, and you could win an all-inclusive wedding package for Saturday, October 29, 2016 at The Willow Room in Belle Vernon, PA! For full contest rules, package details, and to submit your entry form/video, please visit: www.operationdreamwedding.com.

Whether a staff holiday party, family gift exchange get-together, or a New Year’s celebration, The Willow Room offers a variety of holiday packages. And if you book your event by June 30, 2015, you will receive a complimentary social hour with hors d’oeuvres with the purchase of a dinner/beverage package. Minimum of 50 guests.

A holiday party at The Willow Room is sure to be a memorable event for all. Choose festive napkin colors, enjoy holiday decorations and sounds of the season as you host your family, friends, or employees.

The Willow Room ballroom can be broken down into three sections, so if your party is on the smaller side, we can still accommodate you in an intimate setting. Each ballroom presents with crystal chandeliers and panoramic windows, so if you rent one section or all three, you get the same feel and style.

Even though it’s Summer, and a holiday party might be the farthest thing from your mind, now is the time to secure your requested date and let your guests know in advance so you can be sure that everyone can attend.

The Willow Room is located on the fourth floor of WillowPointe Plaza in Rostraver Township, right off Route 51. With easy access to major highways, it’s a great central location for hosting guests coming from a variety of locales.

If you would like to come in for a tour, or have any other questions, feel free to call or fill out our online form. We look forward to meeting you and learning more about the type of event you would like to host this year!

We have been working on our new website and if you haven’t yet noticed, it is LIVE. We are very excited to show you our new site, which features beautiful photos, easy navigation, and links to all of our social networks, so we can stay connected.

Our site is broken down into three sections: weddings, corporate, and social, so no matter the event you are planning, you are directed to the pertinent information right away. Under each section you can view a room diagram, request menus or a tour, view our preferred vendors, see our AV capabilities, get directions, and so much more.

Chef Haberle also has his own section on the site, where he continues to share his recipes and even offers video tutorials to walk you through the process. Our blog is updated weekly, bringing you our newest specials, events, trends in the event industry, community news, and more.

Please visit our new website, which is also mobile and tablet friendly, here.

Creating a brand new website was one daunting task, but we are very proud of the results. Since we recently celebrated ten years in business, we thought, what a better way to mark this milestone than a complete site redesign.

We want to send a HUGE thank you to CML Media Consulting, especially Chrissy and Andrew for their dedication and efforts for this project. They were true partners in our quest to develop this new and innovative site.

A big thanks also to Laurel Mountain Photography, one of our newest preferred vendors, for providing so many beautiful wedding shots throughout the site.

We have also created new billboards and ads, for a really fresh and new look for 2015. Thank you to Lynda at Stewart Creative for the beautiful and chic designs! Check out our newest billboard below. This is located on Route 119 in Greensburg, just a mile or so past the King’s Restaurant.

We are always striving to showcase our information in the best way possible for our clients. We want you to find what you need quickly and effectively. Feel free to contact us anytime with questions. We are here for you and look forward to meeting you. You can call us at 724-379-5666, fill out our online form, contact us through any of our social media sites, or send us an email at marketing@thewillowroom.com.

Thank you for letting us share these last ten years of memories with you. We are thrilled for the future!

Laurel Mountain Photography has been in business for eight years! We are Award Winning, Fine Art Boutique Wedding Photographers. We started out in Fine Art Photography, photographing the nature and architecture around us, and would sell our prints at art shows. As time went on, we decided to dive into weddings and it is there that we found our true calling. Our background and perspectives are very different from the standard portrait trained photographers. Coming from a fine art background, we provide our couples with stunning backdrops, creative editing, and innovative ideas. We love producing creative artistic photographs that combine gorgeous backgrounds with our amazing couples and leave them with works of art to remind them of their wedding day! We are a small boutique company which means that we take on a limited number of weddings per year in order to provide our couples with personalized service, albums, and prints. We love getting to know our couples and helping them through the wedding planning process!

2. How many photographers are on staff? Do you also offer videography?

We have six photographers on our staff but our primary leads are Anastasia, John, Lisa and Mark. We are a family-owned business, my husband and I own the company and my parents work with us as well! We put all of our time and energy into photography, so at this time we do not offer videography services.

3. What special or incentive will you be offering Willow Room couples?

We are offering a 16×20 inch standout metallic print to every bride that books with us through The Willow Room!

4. What is your favorite thing about photographing weddings at The Willow Room?

Having a well-run reception venue is an extremely important part of your wedding day. The staff at The Willow Room know the ins and outs of receptions and always make sure that everything runs smoothly and on time. The setting is beautiful and offers some wonderful spots for photographs, as well!

5. What packages do you offer?

We offer a variety of packages that are all customizable. All of our packages come with two award-winning photographers, a private online gallery, a flash drive of all of the high resolution proofs (anywhere from 700 to over 1,000 photos depending on the day) with full reprint rights, a proof book that is yours to keep, and all editing and effects! Our standard packages are listed below!

Package 1:
Two Award-Winning Photographers
Six Hour Service
Full Editing and Effects on All Proofs
Proof Book with 4×6 Images
Digital Negatives on DVD with Reprint Rights
Password Protected Online Gallery (2 Years)

Package 2:
Two Award-Winning Photographers
Eight Hour Service
Full Editing and Effects on All Proofs
Proof Book with 4×6 Images
Digital Negatives on DVD with Reprint Rights
Password Protected Online Gallery (2 Years)

Package 3:
Two Award-Winning Photographers
Ten Hour Service
Full Editing and Effects on All Proofs
Proof Book with 4×6 Images
Digital Negatives on DVD with Reprint Rights
Password Protected Online Gallery (2 Years)
Custom Designed 20 Page Coffee Table Book

Package 4:
Two Award-Winning Photographers
Full Day Service
Full Editing and Effects on All Proofs
Proof Book with 4×6 Images
Digital Negatives on DVD with Reprint Rights
Password Protected Online Gallery (2 Years)
Custom Designed 40 Page Coffee Table Book

Package 5:
Two Award-Winning Photographers
Full Day Service
Full Editing and Effects on All Proofs
Proof Book with 4×6 Images
Digital Negatives on DVD with Reprint Rights
Password Protected Online Gallery (2 Years)
Custom Designed 40 Page Coffee Table Book
Two Custom Designed 20 Page Parent Albums

Valentine’s Day. It’s a great holiday and a time when you really look to impress that special someone. We would love for you to join The Willow Room for our “Dinner with Sinatra” event Friday, February 13th, 2015! We have been holding this event for the past few years and our guests rave about performer, Nick Fiasco.

Nick is from the Pittsburgh area and you can visit his website here. There, you will be able to listen to song samples and view video clips.

Tickets to the event are $40 and include dinner and the show. Tickets can be purchased by calling 724-379-5666.

As a bride and a groom you have a lot to think about when it comes to planning your wedding. There are countless websites, apps, and of course the advice from family and friends on what you need to do and how you need to do it.

But try to remember, it’s your day! And at The Willow Room, we have created an all-inclusive wedding package with everything you need at the amazing price of $13,000 for up to 150 guests. And that price includes all taxes and services charges, so no hidden costs! You can always add additional enhancements to the package, but that is completely up to you! This package is available for Friday or Sunday weddings in 2015 or off-season (winter) weddings.

Today, we break down the package and explain everything it includes:

You get the Venue for 5 hours (four hours open bar), the bar is closed during dinner. You also receive an Open Bar with our Silver Bar Package. You can always upgrade your liquor for an additional fee if you want something specific for your big day.

You will have access to the private Bridal Suite and your own Bridal Butler. The Bridal Suite is a separate room away from the ballroom with walls lined in mirrors, outlets for plugging in chargers or curling irons, and compartments to keep your belongings. It also has a private bathroom, complete with a tub! This room is for the bridal party ONLY. You can go to the room anytime during the reception to use the restroom, freshen up, or just take a moment away from the hustle and bustle. Some of our brides use this room to get ready if they are also having their ceremony with us. Your personal Bridal Butler will be one of our staff members and they will exclusively take care of you and your bridal party all evening.

Bridal Suite

Bridal Suite

Next, you receive the Italian Bruschetta Bar Displayed Hors d’oeuvre. This beautiful and delicious hors d’oeuvre will be prominently displayed in the foyer as your guests begin to arrive.

Foyer

With this package, you get a Four Course Dinner Service, including Soup, Salad, Entrée and your Wedding Cake. You will be able to choose from a variety of entrées such as Smokey Mountain Pork Chops, Pepper Corn Filet, Sherry Salmon, and many more. You can even choose a Duo Plate such as Chile Sliced Strip and Cozumel Salmon. We also have vegetarian and special diet restriction options like Marinara Primavera (Gluten Free) and Roasted Tomato (Vegan). You have a choice of starches and a vegetable, as well as soups like our popular Wisconsin Beer Bacon & Cheddar, and salads like our Willow Room Gourmet Blend.

Smokey Mountain Pork Chop

Next up, a Champagne toast for your bridal party with dinner. And your tables will look amazing with the Fresh Floral Centerpieces that are also included.

And of course you need music, so we will provide you with an awesome DJ for 5 hours, along with a high-quality Photographer for 8 hours!

Floor length white linen, white/ivory overlay & napkins will be provided and we will work with you on a Customized room layout and design, placing parent tables, sweetheart tables, bridal party tables, etc., exactly where you want them.

If you are doing a Bridal Dance, or Money Dance, we will provide an attendant to assist with that event.

Lastly, you will receive our Professional vendor references to help you with any other wedding upgrades or entertainment you would like to purchase, and you will also receive an Invitation for two to our tasting event. There, youcan try some selections of entrées to help choose what you would like to serve at your wedding. For an additional fee, you can even bring family members with you to the tasting.

This package truly has it all and we look forward to working with you in the coming year. If you would like information about this package, or are interested in setting up a no obligation tour, please contact Cara, our general manager, at gm@thewillowroom.com or call her at 724-379-5666.

P.S. We are in the process of building a new website, so stay tuned for that in the next few weeks.

How long have you been working with The Willow Room, and what positions do you do?

I have worked at The Willow Room for four and a half years and I am a server.

Events are always changing. What new trend do you see a lot? Or what tradition are you glad is still around?

All events are different. For weddings, I like that a lot of brides are wearing colored shoes with their white dresses and I always like when the bridesmaid dresses are short rather than long. Not all receptions have cookie tables, but I like that old tradition along with the money dance.

What are your favorite types of events to work, and why? Any special memories from a particular event?

I always like working the smaller showers. I love all the different ways our guests find to decorate for babies and brides! My most memorable shower was for a baby and they had a huge stork standing in the lobby to welcome their guests! Loved it!

What do you like to do outside of work? Hobbies?

Most people who know me know that I love to paint. I have a degree in art and I am a traditional watercolor painter. My favorite subjects are children and animals.

WR Note: Thanks, Christine, for sharing a little about yourself!We appreciate your service and love having you as part of our team.

If you are interested in joining our team, email your resume to marketing@thewillowroom.com